Norton (grape)
Norton is grown in the Midwestern United States, the Mid-Atlantic States, and northeastern Georgia. DNA data are consistent with 'Norton' being a hybrid with ancestry including V. aestivalis and V. vinifera.
| Norton | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
Norton grapes growing on the vine | |
| Color of berry skin | Noir |
| Species | V. vinifera, V. aestivalis hybrid |
| Notable regions | Missouri USA |
| Breeder | Daniel Norborne Norton |
| VIVC number | 3304 |
Norton was first cultivated in Richmond, Virginia, and is the official grape of the State of Missouri, and is considered the cornerstone of the Missouri wine industry. Daniel Norton first purveyed the Norton cultivar during the early 19th century from his vineyards in Virginia, USA.
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